Welder

Welder Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI's Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Infrastructure Delivery Division- Bridge repair team has an opening for a Welder position.

This position would be part of a four-person repair team. The repair team performs in-house maintenance on 422 DOTI-owned bridges. In this welder position you will have the opportunity to work along with two cement finishers and one welder as part of the repair crew to keep our bridges safe and extend the life of the structures.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified welder to join our team and help deliver these critical services to the Denver community.

Specifically, as the Welder, you will:

• Operate manual or semi-automatic hand and power equipment to fuse, tack, grind, heat, bend, cut, weld, Heliarc and braze ferrous or nonferrous metals in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Work from sketches or develop plans and designs to lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies as part of maintenance and repair work.
• Examine work for defects and measure works with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications and detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work practices.
• Estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Maintain shop inventory for welding supplies and materials.
• Fabricate, install, modify, and repair handrails and related metal structures.
• Calculate and determine the quantity and type of materials, supplies, and equipment required for assigned projects.
• Fabricate and secure girder access and related metal components as part of construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and repair needs and works effectively under pressure to restore or repair structures within required timeframes.
• On occasion, work overtime with little or no advance notice in response to emergencies, operational, or project needs.
• Work some night shifts or overnight assignments for a minimum of two (2) weeks per year, as operationally required.
• Practice safety on a daily basis. Work alongside live traffic and within active traffic control zones while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Expect to be on call to address emergent needs.
• Operate as a strong teammate and assist with other duties, deadlines, projects, as needed.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years of professional welding experience.
• Team-oriented focus with a strong work ethic, and a self-motivated attitude.
• Formally trained and/or extensive hands-on experience to perform the job effectively.
• Ability to decipher, read, evaluate technical information related to welding and be able to provide guidance to other crew members on technical issues.
• Teamwork - Works cooperatively with others and willingly supports team members with activities and assignments outside of welding-specific duties when needed to support departmental operations.
• Take initiative - demonstrated self-motivation, dependability, and initiative
• Work independently with appropriate supervision and takes responsibility for completing assigned work.
• Safety Awareness – have a strong focus on personal safety and the safety of co-workers
• Prioritizes established safety procedures and safe work practices, uses appropriate safety equipment and personal protective equipment, and identifies and communicates potential hazards.
• Work in inclement weather and under deadline to ensure public safety.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of journey level welder experience welding in the maintenance or repair of equipment or machinery.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires welding certification issued by the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and/or American Petroleum Institute. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline: This position is expected to stay open until November 1, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM.